MLB Player News

Dunn (elbow) could soon begin a rehab assignment serving exclusively as a designated hitter while he continues to go through a throwing progression, MLB.com reports.

Dunn has been playing catch and hit on the field with the team in Seattle. Ideally, he would play the field upon his activation off the injured list, but there's a scenario where the outfielder could serve as a regular at DH. As the Reds sprial into being sellers at the trade deadline, the swapping of two trade candidates -- Eugenio Suarez and Nathaniel Lowe -- could clear a path at DH.

Barrosa started in right field and went 1-for-2 with a double, a walk and a run scored in Monday's 5-2 loss to the Athletics.

Barrosa doubled and scored on Ketel Marte's fifth-inning home run. The former got the start in place of Corbin Carroll, who was held out of the lineup a day after suffering a hyperextended elbow. Barrosa's opportunity may be a short-lived, as Carroll's injury is not considered serious.

The Diamondbacks will call up Drake from Triple-A Reno to start Tuesday's game against the Athletics, Alex Weiner of ArizonaSports.com reports.

Drake will be making his MLB debut Tuesday, after he didn't appear in a game when he was called up as an emergency option in late June. The left-hander has had an up-and-down season for Reno, posting a 6.92 ERA over 17 appearances (16 starts). With Zac Gallen (elbow), recently joining the likes of Ryne Nelson (elbow), Michael Soroka (glute) and Corbin Burnes (elbow) on the injured list, Drake will step into the fifth spot of a depleted Arizona rotation. With a strong showing Tuesday, Drake could earn himself additional starts.

Happ went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run and a walk in Monday's 8-6 extra-inning loss to the Tigers.

Happ came through in the clutch with a two-run homer to tie the game in the eighth frame, though the Cubs ultimately fell in 10 innings. He has had a quiet July, going 9-for-47 (.191) with three extra-base hits in 14 contests. Overall, the switch hitter is slashing .218/.329/.429 with 18 homers, 44 RBI, 62 runs and four stolen bases across 96 games.

Suzuki went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run and a walk in Monday's extra-inning loss against Detroit.

Suzuki jumped on a center-cut fastball from Jack Flaherty, lifting it over the center-field wall for a two-run homer in the third inning. Things have been going well at the plate for Suzuki of late, as he's riding a nine-game hitting streak during which he has gone 13-for-34 (.382) with three long balls. Overall, the 31-year-old is slashing .273/.357/.476 with 16 homers, 50 RBI, 52 runs and a stolen base across 84 contests.

Ortiz went 1-for-4 with a three-run home run in Monday's 8-3 victory versus the Mets.

Ortiz capped the Brewers' scoring in the contest with a three-run blast to left field in the sixth inning. After going deep just once over his first 68 contests of the campaign, the infielder has displayed more power since late June, swatting four homers across his past 19 games. Ortiz's production has been helped by more playing time, as he's become an everyday part of Milwaukee's lineup since David Hamilton (hamstring) landed on the injured list July 7. However, Hamilton is reportedly close to beginning a rehab assignment, and Ortiz's opportunities may shrink a bit upon Hamilton's return.

Perdomo went 2-for-4 with a stolen base in Monday's 5-2 loss to the Athletics.

Perdomo was caught stealing on his first attempt of the game, but he bounced back with a theft in the sixth inning. The shortstop is 16-for-25 on steals this season, though he hadn't been caught in July prior to Monday. He's added a .241 batting average, .716 OPS, seven home runs, 36 RBI, 48 runs scored, 13 doubles and three triples over 96 games.

Marte went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Monday's 5-2 loss to the Athletics.

Marte got Arizona on the board when he took Jeffrey Springs deep in the sixth inning. This was Marte's first homer since he ended June with long balls in four consecutive games. He's hitting just .222 with four extra-base hits and five RBI over 15 contests in July. For the season, the second baseman is batting .258 with a .773 OPS, 18 homers, 58 RBI, 54 runs scored, 19 doubles, three triples and four stolen bases over 96 contests. His homer was his 100th hit of the campaign.

Bratt allowed two runs on eight hits, a walk and a hit batsman while striking out four over 4.2 innings in a no-decision versus the Athletics on Monday.

This was the longest of Bratt's three starts in the majors so far. He allowed a pair of solo home runs and no additional extra-base hits. The southpaw has a 5.06 ERA and 7:6 K:BB through his first 10.2 innings in the majors, so he has some work to do before he can be trusted in fantasy. Bratt is tentatively projected to make his next start on the road versus the Nationals.

Pratt went 3-for-4 with a solo home run, an additional run scored and a stolen base in an 8-3 victory versus the Mets on Monday.

Pratt achieved a career milestone in the second inning when he crushed a 393-foot solo shot to center field for his first major-league homer. The rookie shortstop didn't stop there, adding a pair of singles and tacking on his seventh steal of the season. Pratt now has five multi-hit efforts across his past nine games and is batting an even .400 (12-for-30) over that span. He's not projected to be a big power bat, but Pratt has been contributing enough with his speed, plate discipline and defense to have a stranglehold on a near-everyday role at shortstop for Milwaukee.